One-Pot Healthier Kraft-Style Mac and Cheese

Name: One-Pot Healthier Kraft-Style Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk (any milk you have; we prefer almond); 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (see note); 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; Dash ground cayenne, to taste

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

This copycat Kraft mac and cheese is healthier and more delicious than the original. It's made in one pot and comes together in less than 20 minutes with no heavy cream, butter, or artificial ingredients. Add some protein on the side to make it a full meal, or enjoy it as a side dish. It's the perfect nostalgic comfort food.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:02:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories468.4 kcal (23%)

Total Fat15.2 g (22%)

Carbs61.7 g (24%)

Sugars6 g (7%)

Protein20.1 g (40%)

Sodium886.2 mg (44%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

16 ounceselbow macaroni

2 cupschicken broth

2 cupsmilk

any milk you have, we prefer almond

8 ouncessharp cheddar cheese shredded

¾ teaspoonssalt

1 teaspoonblack pepper

½ teaspoonmustard powder

ground cayenne

to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Add the chicken broth, milk, and pasta to a pot over medium-high heat. Cook until pasta is al dente, around 10-15 minutes depending on your pasta. Stir every couple of minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking or the liquid from boiling over.

Step 2

As the pasta cooks, the liquid should reduce in volume and thicken. This will form the basis for your sauce. Once the pasta is fully cooked, turn the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese and spices.

Step 3

Once the cheese has melted, remove the pot from the heat. The sauce should be about the same consistency as Kraft Mac and Cheese. If it's too thick, you can add more milk until it reaches your desired consistency. If it's too thin, allow it to sit for a few minutes--it thickens as it cools.

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